Bidspirit auction | Green Beret Gen. Wm. Yarborough

Green Beret Gen. Wm. Yarborough Silver Cup - Handled and footed silverplated cup inscribed: ”LTG William P Yarborough, July 68 - Aug 69”. The dates correspond to his tenure as Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (ACSI), U.S. Army, the top intelligence post in the Army during a pivotal phase of the Vietnam War and Cold War operations. Yarborough, often called the father of the Green Berets, was a trailblazer in airborne warfare and special operations. His leadership helped institutionalize U.S. Army Special Forces and shape the strategic role of unconventional warfare. This piece likely served as a farewell or commemorative gift marking his retirement from a storied military career. Provenance: Consigned by a long-time personal friend of General Yarborough, one who delivered a eulogy at the general's funeral. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic, without reservation or time limit. See images. Nice condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.